10
Installation
Locations
Please consider the following important points when planning the location of
the AdderView Secure unit:
• Situate the unit close to the host computers to which it will be connected
and also the user console peripherals.
• The unit requires a power supply input, so a nearby spare mains power
outlet will be required.
• As keyboard and mouse switching codes are not possible for security reasons,
the only way to change channels is via the front panel buttons. Therefore, the
unit should be easily accessible from the user’s normal position.
• Please consult the precautions listed within the
Safety information
section.
Cabling recommendations
The
special cables
available for connections to each system are carefully
constructed with braid and foil to provide excellent screening against signal
emissions that could otherwise be eavesdropped. A similarly constructed cable is
also available for the monitor connection (VSCD9).
The special cables already have ferrite cores fitted to assist with signal
suppression. For USB peripheral connections, we strongly recommend that (if
not already fitted) you attach ferrite cores to those cables to further assist with
emission suppression.
Tamper-evident seals
The primary casing access screws are pre-fitted with tamper-evident seals. It
may be a policy of your organisation to fit proprietary tamper-evident labels
across certain chassis screws. Additionally, seals could be added between each
connection and the unit to highlight any connections that have been altered.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the unit if the tamper-evident seals are
damaged. Do not use if there are any signs of damage to the unit or its
power supply.
SECT 3
Links overview
The rear panel of the unit is well marked, however, the diagram below offers
additional clarity on how best to arrange your connections.
You may have noticed that the indicators on the front panel use different
colors to represent the various channels. This is done to provide quick and
effective visual feedback to the operator. Channel 1 has a green indicator
and is traditionally used for the lowest security connection. The final channel,
numbered 2 on the two port version and 4 of the four port version, uses a red
indicator and is usually connected to the highest security connection. These are
configuration conventions only and are offered as a suggestion - there are no
technical differences in the operational specifications of the four channels.
CONSOLE
INDOOR USE ONLY
5V 2.5A
2
4
1
3
Channel 1
(green indicator)
Usually used
for connection
to the lowest
security computer/
network.
Channel 4 or
channel 2 on
two channel
models
(red indicator)
Usually used
for connection
to the highest
security computer/
network.
Console
connections
Connect directly
to the operator’s
keyboard, mouse,
video display and
card reader (if
used).
Channel 3
(amber
indicator)
Channel 2
(blue
indicator)
WARNING: Do not open the case of the switch or remove any screws
(other than the rack mounting screws, if fitted) - the switch will become
unusable if the case is opened.
